A program for restoring extirpated mammals in the national park system
Cahalane VH. 1951. A program for restoring extirpated mammals in the national park system. Journal of Mammalogy. 32(2):207-210
This article discusses some the benefits of restocking native species of mammals, but notes areas of consideration such as size restrictions (of animal or park unit); range; loss of original habitat or food source, among others. The article points out various examples of successful restocking programs such as the beaver, whitetail deer, eastern wild turkey, and ruffed grouse in Mammoth Cave National Park. The article points out that very often the larger, better known mammals are considered, but that often it's the carnivorous mammals, rodents, and pinnipeds which are in much greater danger. Recommendations for species reintroduction are made for various park units, including the reintroduction of river otter at Mammoth Cave.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Cahalane, Victor
- Units
- MACA , YELL
- Keywords
- Animal Studies, Animals, Mammals, Management, Mountain Lion (Felis concolor), National Parks & Reserves, Native Species, Predators, Reintroduction, Reintroduction (Canis lupus), Reintroduction (Species)